A Practical Guide to Summary Reviews Under the Licensing Act 2003

A Practical Guide to Summary Reviews under the Licensing Act 2003 is a step-by-step guide to the process of Summary Reviews within the licensing regime. Summary Reviews usually occur when an incident of serious violence occurs in, or immediately outside, a licensed premises and a senior member of a police service considers that the premises is associated with serious crime as a consequence. The process is highly formulaic, incredibly fast moving, and requires a considered and tactical approach throughout.

This book provides practical guidance around each stage of the process and includes several dos and don’ts for parties that are engaged. It is an especially useful tool for licence holders and their representatives, in particular those who are unfamiliar with the process. It starts from the police’s application and flows through to any appeals at the other end. It deals with the strict timescales involved and provides guidance in terms of dealing with the various other parties involved and what their particular roles are.

The book is written by a legal professional with a wealth of practical experience on the subject in front of dozens of councils in England and Wales.